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I am so pleased to announce that my jewelry is now available at Gallery Boom in Tumwater, WA.

This is my display, near the front window (see picture above). The earrings, bracelets and necklaces all have handmade ceramic components, both my own ceramic beads and pendants, as well as the work of other ceramic bead artists. You’ll also find lampwork glass and various textile accents in my work, as well.

The photo below shows my earring display. There was a strong backlight coming through the window, so it was hard to photograph with accurate colors.

I added some tacks to my usual wooden box displays, so I could hang up some of my bracelets. A few days ago I made the Christmas bracelet you see in the center of the photo. It was fun to make and it’s fun to wear!

My jewelry is the best company at Gallery Boom! I want to share a small selection of all the artwork you can find there.

Hand dyed silks

Handwoven baskets

Ceramic sculpture

Jewelry is available from several artists

Block printed linens

Fun, stuffed creatures, made with upcycled materials.

Swoon! My favorite colors are featured in this knitted scarf.

Whimsical little village figures.

Mixed media wall hanging.

Painting

And this is just a partial selection of what is available!

If you are local, I hope you’ll come check us out. Regarding that….Gallery Boom is on the far side of the Fred Meyer parking lot, in Tumwater. It is between the building that houses Starbucks and the building that includes Panda Express.

Gallery Boom front view

Gallery Boom is in the bright blue house, with the whimsical paintings by owner Christine Malek.

Gallery Boom, side view.

The gallery is a great place to wrap up your Christmas shopping ,while supporting local artists. See you there!

p.s. I’ll be taking a shift this Sat. from 11:00-3:00, if you want to stop in and say “Hi”.

We recently visited a small town, north of us, called LaConner. The town has a reputation for many delightful art galleries and boutiques. The weather was gorgeous and we enjoyed meandering from shop to shop and then stopping at a small pub, overlooking the water, for a lunch of fish and chips. After lunch we strolled to the end of town and found an old, abandoned warehouse that was truly a photographer’s delight. Technically these are not macro shots. They are close-ups. But whatever–I hope you enjoy them. The last picture steps back from the warehouse to give you an impression of the size and overall appearance.

Abandoned warehouse, LaConner, WA

Abandoned warehouse in LaConner, WA

Abandoned warehouse in LaConner, WA

Abandoned warehouse, LaConner, WA

Abandoned warehouse, LaConner, WA

Abandoned warehouse, LaConner, WA

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Lori ofStudio Waterstone hosts a weekly blog hop of close-up photos.
Visit Lori to get links to more great macro shots.

A Grasshopper in the Dahlias

Its time for another ♥ I Heart Macro Sunday! ♥

I was taking macro photos in my friend’s garden when she noticed that a grasshopper had found a comfy spot in one of her dahlias. I zoomed in and here are the results. I wish I could have such a lovely space in which to sit!

Grasshopper in a Pink Dahlia

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Lori ofStudio Waterstone hosts a weekly blog hop of close-up photos.
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Orchids

Its time for another ♥ I Heart Macro Sunday! ♥

I have a small collection of orchids on my kitchen window sill. I water them when I remember, but I don’t fuss over them. Two are blooming now. The blooms last a month or more. I had one orchid that bloomed from the beginning of Dec. until the middle of July this year!

Phalaenopsis Orchid

White Phalaenopsis Orchid Buds

White Phalaenopsis Orchid

White Phalaenopsis Orchid

White Phalaenopsis Orchid

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Lori ofStudio Waterstone hosts a weekly blog hop of close-up photos.
Visit Lori to get links to more great macro shots.

Picky-Picky-Picking!

Its time for another ♥ I Heart Macro Sunday! ♥

I went blueberry picking last week. I’m not very fast. My friend filled up two cans in the time it took me to fill one. But I enjoy getting out and picking berries and then having fresh berries for breakfast smoothies and muffins! I was struck by how beautiful the partially ripened fruit was, with its greens, magentas and blues. And I love the little “frill” at the top of each berry.

M-m-m-m, fresh blueberries!

Check out those colors!

The colors make me wish I could paint!

And here is one of the results of all this picky-picky-picking!

Warm blueberry muffins, right out of the oven!

I also love to make smoothies for breakfast. Here’s Linda’s top-secret recipe for:

Superior Smoothies

Serves 1

1/4 cup frozen blueberries (or any berries of your choice)

1/2 sliced banana, frozen

1/4 cup 1% or nonfat milk

1/4 cup nonfat plain or vanilla yogurt

Buzz the ingredients in the blender and enjoy! The frozen berries make it cold, like ice cream, only its full of good health. Cheers!

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Lori ofStudio Waterstone hosts a weekly blog hop of close-up photos.
Visit Lori to get links to more great macro shots.

Frog Friend

Its time for another ♥ I Heart Macro Sunday! ♥

I was going to go sit by my husband on the front porch one day this week, when I discovered that “someone else” had already claimed that chair. This little guy was perched on the top cross-bar of the chair back.

Western Chorus Frog

Pacific Northwest Chorus Frog

He (she?) sat there very patiently, while I ran into the house and got my camera. I took macro shots from all different angles.

Pacific Northwest Chorus Frog

We have a protected wetland area behind our house. Having so many frogs in the area is considered a sign that the wetlands have a healthy ecosystem. This guy is a Northwest Chorus Frog, and believe me, these guys can really sing! On spring nights their love songs are almost deafening.

A third grade class at Boston Harbor Elementary School in Olympia, Washington successfully proposed, to the state legislature, that the Northwest chorus frog should be the state amphibian. And so, in 2007, the Pacific chorus frog (Pseudacris regilla) became the official state amphibian . Now why states need official amphibians, I don’t know. But it was a cool project for the third graders!

Pacific Northwest Chorus Frog

After awhile the Mr. Frog grew tired of his photo shoot and started climbing down the chair.

Pacific Northwest Chorus Frog

Pacific Northwest Chorus Frog

Eventually he hopped onto the seat of the chair and then sprung off into the garden.

Northwest Chorus Frog

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Lori ofStudio Waterstone hosts a weekly blog hop of close-up photos.
Visit Lori to get links to more great macro shots.